Posts Tagged ‘Thailand’
Monkey Buffet Festival
The Monkey Buffet Festival takes place every year in Lopburi, Thailand. During the festival, people offer fruits, vegetables, and candies to the monkeys that live around the ancient temple of Phra…
Read MoreElephant Round-Up, Thailand
The Surin Elephant Round-up is held every year in Thailand during the third weekend of November. Activities include elephants parading through the streets, partaking in the famous “elephant breakfast” and demonstrations, games,…
Read MoreLoy Krathong, Thailand
Loy Krathong, or “floating basket” festival, takes place in Thailand. People pay respect to the water spirits by floating small rafts carrying flowers, bamboo and candles on waterways. It is…
Read MoreSongkran Festival
The Songkran Festival is a national holiday in Thailand that marks the beginning of the Thai New Year. The word Songkran means astrological passage and is a traditional Buddhist festival.…
Read MoreSongkran: Thailand’s New Year Festival
The Songkran Festival celebrates the traditional Thai New Year from April 13-15. The word Songkran comes from a Sanskrit phrase meaning “passage of the sun.” It is a time for house…
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